"prince of the Parthians"
Origin: Sanskrit
Language: Sanskrit
Parth
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The divine name of Arjuna, the Mahabharata's greatest hero
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The Story of Parth
Parth is derived from the Sanskrit Partha, meaning son of Pritha or prince of the Parthians. It is one of the most celebrated epithets of Arjuna, the legendary hero of the Mahabharata and the recipient of the Bhagavad Gita's divine teachings from Krishna. Pritha was Arjuna's mother (also known as Kunti), making Partha literally 'son of Pritha.' The name carries the full weight of Arjuna's legendary valor, wisdom, and devotion.
Parth has been a consistently popular name across Gujarat, Maharashtra, and other Indian states for generations, beloved for its divine connection to Arjuna. It gained some additional exposure as a character name in Indian television dramas and cricket, with Parth Samthaan being a well-known TV actor.
In Hindu tradition, Parth (Partha) is one of the most sacred names as it refers to Arjuna, the greatest archer of the Mahabharata and the student of Lord Krishna. The Bhagavad Gita is sometimes called the Partha Gita as it was delivered to Partha on the battlefield of Kurukshetra.
Historical Record
Parth first appeared in US Social Security records in 1985.
Over 2,122 babies have been named Parth in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Parth is past its peak , currently ranked #3,220 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Parth is an epithet of Arjuna, hero of the Mahabharata and recipient of the Bhagavad Gita
- The Bhagavad Gita is sometimes called Partha Gita as it was delivered to Arjuna (Partha)
- Parth is among the most popular boy names in Gujarat and Maharashtra
Parth in Other Languages
Hindi
पार्थ
Bengali
পার্থ
Marathi
पार्थ
Gujarati
પાર્થ
Sanskrit
पार्थ
Popularity Over Time
#3,220
Current Rank
Stable
Trend
Peaked 1996
Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
Famous People Named Parth
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Parth Samthaan
Actor
1991
Popular Indian television actor known for Kaisi Yeh Yaariaan and Kasauti Zindagi Kay
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Arjuna (Partha) Fictional
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The legendary hero of the Mahabharata, greatest archer of the age and recipient of Krishna's teachings in the Bhagavad G...
The legendary hero of the Mahabharata, greatest archer of the age and recipient of Krishna's teachings in the Bhagavad Gita
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 1
- Popularity Rank
- #3,220
- Total SSA Count
- 37
- Cultural Origins
- Indian Hindu Gujarati Marathi
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
Nicknames
Par
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Frequently Asked Questions About Parth
What does the name Parth mean?
"prince of the Parthians" (from Sanskrit). Parth is derived from the Sanskrit Partha, meaning son of Pritha or prince of the Parthians. It is one of the most celebrated epithets of Arjuna, the legendary hero of the Mahabharata and the recipient of the Bhagavad Gita's divine teachings from Krishna. Pritha was Arjuna's mother (also known as Kunti), making Partha literally 'son of Pritha.' The name carries the full weight of Arjuna's legendary valor, wisdom, and devotion.
What is the origin of the name Parth?
Parth has Sanskrit, Indian, Hindu, Gujarati, and Marathi origins. In Sanskrit, it means "prince of the Parthians".
Is Parth a boy or girl name?
Parth is primarily used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Parth?
Parth is currently ranked #3220 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Parth?
Common nicknames for Parth include Par, Pay, Paie, and Parkins.
What are good middle names for Parth?
Popular middle name pairings include Parth Raj, Parth Kumar, Parth Dev, Parth Vir, Parth Neel, Parth Arjun, and Parth Jay.
What are good sibling names for Parth?
Names that pair well with Parth as siblings include Aryan, Dhruv, Kavya, Priya, Rohan, Ananya, and Vedant.
How many syllables does Parth have?
Parth has 1 syllable, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Parth a common or rare name?
Parth is an uncommon name, ranked #3220 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
About the Name Parth
Parth is a boy name with Indian, Hindu, Gujarati, and Marathi origins . The name means "prince of the Parthians" in Sanskrit .
Parth is currently ranked #3,220 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Parth has 1 syllable, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Parth include Par, Pay, Paie, and Parkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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